
Miriam Cross
Latest articles by Miriam Cross
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Four Rules for Proper Email Etiquette
business Follow these guidelines to prevent email faux pas from leaving your mailbox.
By Miriam Cross
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The Power of Living Within Your Means
Budgeting Budgeting is work, but it allows you to spend your money on what you value most.
By Miriam Cross
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The Traveler’s Guide to Home Sharing
Travel Whether you’re new to short-term rentals or an old hand, you can improve your experience by following these tips.
By Miriam Cross
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Online Reviews You Can Use : Navigating Online Opinions for Better Buying
Travel To find reliable advice, you may need to disregard over-the-top (or fake) complaints and praise.
By Miriam Cross
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Emergency Funds Can Reduce Stress
savings Your savings can bail you out of a situation you may not think of as an emergency.
By Miriam Cross
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When Renting Is Smarter Than Buying
real estate There are some situations when renting is smarter than buying. You're not necessarily throwing your money away when you rent.
By Miriam Cross
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How to Lower Your Home Insurance Premium
insurance Here's how to lower home insurance premiums, whether you stay with your current insurer or switch.
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Tips for Renting Out Your Home on Airbnb
real estate Here's what you should know before listing your home on Airbnb.
By Miriam Cross
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When to Hire a Travel Agent to Plan Your Trip
Travel Even do-it-yourselfers may want a pro’s help with an elaborate vacation or a complicated itinerary.
By Miriam Cross
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Break the Cycle of Recurring Subscription Fees
Smart Buying These apps track your regular monthly charges, and a couple will even cancel those you don’t want.
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Some Heirs Could Face a Tax Squeeze
taxes IRA owners should review their estate plan as a new law puts an end to stretch IRAs.
By Miriam Cross
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Electric Cars Cruise Into the Mainstream
Buying & Leasing a Car Sales are rising, but they’re still best for commuting and shorter drives.
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Couples and Money: When Together Is Better
savings Even if you and your spouse have worked out the kinks in your day-to-day money habits, it’s important to reexamine the big picture.
By Miriam Cross
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6 Scams that Prey on the Elderly
Scams Many scams are universal, from the IRS imposter who calls and threatens to arrest you if you don’t pay your taxes, to phishing emails that trick you into sending sensitive data or downloading malware onto your computer.
By Miriam Cross
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Watch Out for the Elder Fraud Web
Scams Scams range from petty theft to embezzlement. Your parents may need your help.
By Miriam Cross
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Carbon Offsets Will Only Carry You So Far
Smart Buying To effectively reduce your carbon footprint, you’ll need to be a smart shopper and navigate terms like “radiative forcing” and “leakage.”
By Miriam Cross
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5 Ways to Max Out Your Credit Card Rewards
credit & debt Play your cards right and a first-class flight, luxe hotel suite or a pile of cash can be yours.
By Miriam Cross
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The New Uber Law’s Ripple Effect
Business Costs & Regulation Independent contractors across the U.S. could become eligible for employee benefits.
By Miriam Cross
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Save on Rental Car Coverage
cars There are cheaper alternatives than what's offered by the rental agency. Cobbling together sufficient coverage is hard, but could save you a lot in the end.
By Miriam Cross
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Maximize Your Travel Perks
Travel Get more points by signing up for reward-program partnerships.
By Miriam Cross
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How to Find the Right Online Bank for You
savings The higher interest rates offered by online banks sure are tempting, but do your research first.
By Miriam Cross
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Best Credit Unions, 2019
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Best Banks for Frequent Travelers, 2019
savings The ideal bank for travelers eliminates sneaky ATM and foreign-transaction fees.
By Miriam Cross
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Best Banks for Families With Students, 2019
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By Miriam Cross
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